Clinical Assistant Home Health
About the Role
We are seeking a full-time Clinical Assistant for our Palestine office. The Clinical Assistant performs clinical and clerical tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the home health care office, reporting to the Director of Nursing/Administrator. This role may require working after hours, weekends, and travel to other offices as needed. It is not subject to an "on-call" status.
Experience
Experience in the health care field is helpful.
Working Conditions
Performs duties in an office environment during operating hours with the ability to work a flexible schedule. Prolonged sitting is required, and the role involves physical activity such as walking, standing, bending, and lifting. Must handle stressful situations calmly and courteously at all times. Willingness to perform additional tasks and duties, including different positions, is essential, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Qualifications
- Good typing and computer skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work under close supervision and follow verbal and written instructions
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the Management Office and home health agency
Responsibilities
- Answer questions and provide information in person and over the phone
- Prepare and mail medical documents to the medical community, track and follow up on mailed documents (paper, email, fax)
- Prepare admission and recertification packets
- Create new documents as required and file clinical documentation in patient charts within state regulations (7 days)
- Maintain clinical records in proper order by date and chart division
- Prepare monthly quality improvement reports on physician orders and 485’s
- Log notes, type 485’s, and schedule visits
- Perform other duties as assigned